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    How clean should a chimney be before a new liner?

    Hey everyone, this is the first time I'm posting here. I had some good words suggesting I post here. I'm looking to install a fireplace insert into an old pre-existing fireplace. We use it quite often and didn't clean it as often as we should have. Now to install a wood burning insert I...
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    Wood Stoves and Fireplaces FIREPLACE INSERTS - A SHORT INTRODUCTION

    FIREPLACE INSERTS - A SHORT INTRODUCTION Fireplace Insert (Jotul) Introduction If you enjoy using your fireplace but don’t like the associated energy costs, you might want to consider purchasing a fireplace insert. An insert is basically a wood stove designed to fit into a conventional open...
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    Wood Stoves and Fireplaces HOW TO INSTALL A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE INSERT

    Installing a Wood Burning Fireplace Insert - Part #1 Please note: This article is intended as an overview of the installation - it is very important to obtain and use your owners manual for specific details which may apply to your fireplace insert model. Open fireplaces generally produce very...